How to equip vapor-drop heating for a private house with your own hands - Setafi

The problem of heating has always been acute for residents of private houses. According to statistics, 29% of the Russian population lives in a private house. It is difficult, long and expensive to connect any of the public services to a private house, therefore, as a rule, residents of private houses provide themselves only with cold water from the central network and electricity. Sometimes gas is connected, and therefore a boiler, boiler, stove or other structure is installed on the territory of the house in order to provide themselves with hot water and heating. The latter will be discussed, more precisely, about the type of vapor-drop heating for a private house.

If you want to understand the topic of vapor-drip heating, find out what types of vapor-drip heating are, the principle of operation, advantages and disadvantages of vapor-drip heating, as well as how to equip vapor-drip heating for a private house - read Further.

Steam heating - what is it and what is the principle of operation

Steam heating is one of the methods of electric heating. It is a design with a coolant - water or other liquid - a heating element and a control panel.

What happens with steam heating? It all depends on the design / model of the heater, but the basic concept of all vapor-drop heaters is based on the conversion of electrical energy into thermal energy.

Principle of operation:

1. A small amount of water is poured into the heater. This is done only once at the first start. Afterwards, it is possible to fill in water only after cleaning the device and completely draining the past coolant.
2. Inside the structure is an electric heating element. Powered by a conventional outlet, connected to the control panel.
3. Energy is supplied to the element, and it heats the water. Water boils and turns into steam.
4. Steam rises through the pipe to the convector / radiator or other structure and transfers heat to the room.
5. As the vapor cools, it condenses and turns back into a liquid. Water flows back through the pipe to the coolant tank. There, the element heats it up again, and the cycle repeats.

Types of vapor-drop heating

Vapor drop heaters are distinguished by several factors - the number of sections, type of placement, power, case material.

Number of sections:

• 4 sections
• 6 sections
• 8 sections
• 10 sections

What is the body made of:

1. Aluminum
2. Steel

Aluminum models are abbreviated as PKNA - aluminum vapor drop heater. Steel on the same principle - PKNS.

Power:

• 0.4 kW
• 1 kW
• 1.5 kW
• 2 kW

Heaters of this type can only be placed on the floor or on the wall.

Characteristics of PKN:

1. They are powered by an outlet, the frequency of electricity is 60 Hertz, the voltage is 220 Volts, the power depends on the model (1.9 Amperes is the minimum value, 9 is the maximum).
2. The power is adjustable.
3. There is protection against overheating.
4. Heated area - depends on the model. The smallest heater heats a room up to 8 square meters. The largest one (from the products of the Volgograd Energy-Saving Technologies plant) heats rooms up to 35 square meters without any problems.
5. The mass of the equipment also depends on the model - there are devices of 5 kilograms each, and there are also 35 kilograms each.

Pros and cons of steam heating

In the reviews of users who have bought vapor-drop equipment, and in the responses of users using such devices of factory / self-made, on the forums we have identified the following advantages of vapor-drop heating:

• High heat performance - they give up to 35% of heat to the air.
• They are explosion-proof - there is nothing to explode in them, the wiring may burn out or the bolt may not withstand - steam will simply come out into the room.
• Environmentally friendly - do not emit anything into the atmosphere.
• Heating power and temperature are adjustable.
• Autonomous - you only need electricity.
• Clean - no need to constantly clean like solid fuel heaters.
• Simple operation.
• Easily installed.
• They serve for a long time - there is nothing to break in them.

Flaws:

1. They waste a lot of electricity - not economical.
2. The wiring may burn out - electrical safety.

How to make vapor drip heating at home

Here you need to figure it out - you want to make vapor-drop heating from factory equipment or make it yourself. With the first option, you will need more information about installing the heater. Usually it is indicated in the instructions for the device, but if it is not there, then:

• Choose a location to install the heater.
• Attach the device and make marks on the wall/floor through the mounting holes.
• Drill holes according to the marks.
• Insert the dowel.
• If necessary, insert the heating element inside the appliance.
• Fix the heater with self-tapping screws/bolts, nuts, rubber bands, if any are included in the kit.
• Connect the wires of the device to the thermostat, and from it to the mains.
• Pour the specified amount of heat transfer water into the hole in the upper part of the structure. Depending on the size and power of the model, a different amount of water is required. Usually it is indicated in the instructions.
• Close the filler hole with an insert bolt/pump.
• Turn on the device, select the operating mode, power and heating temperature.

If you want to make a vapor drop heater with your own hands, then you will need:

1. Tools and consumables - drill, grinder, soldering iron, tap, welding, sandpaper, dowels, self-tapping screws, bolts, wires
2. heating element
3. Thermostat
4. Water
5. Housing - an old cast-iron or steel battery

First, make a drawing, it may differ, depending on your case, room, needs, materials. Further instructions are as follows:

• If necessary, clean the battery/housing.
• Drill a bolt hole in the top of the housing.
• Go through this hole with an appropriate tap to make a suitable thread.
• Prepare one of the battery holes for the heating element, close the second - you can weld a steel plate.
• Insert the heating element into the hole and seal it. The hole must be completely sealed, otherwise water will flow out, steam will come out, and the heating efficiency will drop.
• Install the battery in the selected location. You can use the installation instructions above.
• Connect the wires of the heating element to the thermostat, and connect it to the mains.
• Pour water through the hole - 3-4 liters is enough to heat an average room of 20 square meters. But the amount of water also depends on the size of your battery, keep this in mind.
• Close the hole with a bolt. It needs to be screwed in all the way.
• Turn on the device, select the heating power / temperature.